Kramer TP-330FW User manual

Category
Interface hubs
Type
User manual

Kramer TP-330FW is a FireWire Range Extender/Hub that allows you to extend the standard 13.5ft FireWire range to 262ft with speeds of up to 400Mbps using common, inexpensive TP cable. It supports Plug and Play, hot swapping, isochronous, and asynchronous applications. Ideal for digital video production, editing studios, digital video live broadcasting, PC FireWire port extensions, and long cable drivers. Includes built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Kramer TP-330FW is a FireWire Range Extender/Hub that allows you to extend the standard 13.5ft FireWire range to 262ft with speeds of up to 400Mbps using common, inexpensive TP cable. It supports Plug and Play, hot swapping, isochronous, and asynchronous applications. Ideal for digital video production, editing studios, digital video live broadcasting, PC FireWire port extensions, and long cable drivers. Includes built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-330FW
FireWire Range Extender/ HUB
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair 3
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Defining the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub 5
5 Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units 6
6 Wiring the TP LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 7
7 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub Front and Rear Panels 5
Figure 2: Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units
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Figure 3: UTP Connector
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Tables
Table 1: TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub Front and Rear Panel Features 5
Table 2: Twisted Pair Cable Wiring
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Table 3: Technical Specifications of the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups
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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS TP-330FW FireWire Range
Extender/HUB which is ideal for:
that are clearly defined by function.
Digital video production, editing studios and digital video live broadcasting
PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers
The package includes the following items:
TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/HUB
Power adapter (12V DC output)
This user manual
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Mounting bracket
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance, high resolution cables
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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview
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3 Overview
The high quality Kramer TOOLS TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/HUB
is a truly unique product that lets you extend the standard 4.5m (13.5ft) FireWire
range to 80m (262ft) with speeds of up to 400Mbps (see
Figure 2) using common,
inexpensive TP cable.
The TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/HUB is based on FireWire which:
Is a serial bus standard
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that enables quick, universal interfacing between
digital video, audio and data, and computer hardware items
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Is simple to use and operates independently of the host system
Supports Plug and Play
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, hot swapping
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and isochronous
5
In particular, the TP-330FW:
and asynchronous
applications
Supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 Standard for
High Performance 1394 Serial Bus up to 400Mbps
Enables 1394 400Mbps signals to be transmitted and received over extended
distances on twisted pair cable
Includes built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD)
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To achieve the best performance:
, by
suppressing all transient high voltages to allowed levels
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your TP-330FW away from moisture, excessive sunlight, and dust
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair
Standard STP or UTP cable should be used. Do not use skew-free cable.
Although Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable might be preferred for long range
applications, UTP cable should be installed as far as possible from electric cables,
motors, and so on, as these devices tend to create electromagnetic interference.
However, since the use of UTP cable might not conform to electromagnetic
standards, Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable.
1 Originally developed by Apple™ and published as IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
2 Hardware items include digital cameras, computers, printers, VCRs, CD-ROMs, hard disks, scanners, and graphic cards
3 When a device is added or removed, the 1394 bus re-enumerates and configures automatically
4 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically, without having to restart the PC or cycle power
5 Video/audio applications require constant transfer rates, which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers
6 Often when connecting a "live" DV source to a receptor, an electrical potential difference or any other element creating a high voltage
(such as ESD or a live chassis) may permanently damage one or both of the connected devices. This high voltage may be seen as a spark
occurring at the instant of connection, or may not be seen at all, but nevertheless can result in costly damage
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Overview
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3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature here means that only one unit in a system, the
transmitter or receiver, needs to be connected to a power source when the devices
are within 50m (164ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature applies as long
as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 50m on standard
CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be used
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3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
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To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise-levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
TP-330FW away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances
Defining the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub
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4 Defining the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/HUB.
Figure 1: TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub Front and Rear Panels
Table 1: TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub Front and Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 FW PORT 1
FireWire Ports
1
Connect to the FireWire device
FW PORT 2 Connect to the FireWire device
2 CAT 5 LINK LED Lights green when the TP link is established
3 ON LED Lights green when the unit is powered on
4 CAT 5 PORT Connect to the CAT 5 PORT on the second TP330FW via STP cable
5 12V DC Connect to +12V DC power adapter, center pin positive
1 Only one FireWire device can be active at a time
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Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units
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5 Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units
To connect two FireWire devices via two TP-330FW units over an extended
distance as shown in the example in
Figure 2:
Figure 2: Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units
1. On the first TP-330FW connect the FireWire device (for example, a video
camcorder) to FW PORT 1 or FW PORT 2.
2. On the second TP-330FW connect the FireWire device (for example, a
computer workstation) to FW PORT 1 or FW PORT 2.
3. Connect the two TP-330FW units together via the CAT 5 PORTs on the rear
panel using STP/UTP cable with a maximum length of 100m (328ft).
4. Connect the first 12V DC power adapter to the first TP-330FW and to the
mains supply.
5. If more than 50m (164ft) away from the first TP-330FW—connect the
second 12V DC power adapter to the second TP-330FW and to the mains
supply.
Wiring the TP LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
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On both TP-330FW units:
The ON LEDs light green indicating that they are receiving power
and
The CAT 5 LINK LEDs light green indicating that a CAT 5 link has been
established between the units
Notes:
You can connect two FireWire devices simultaneously to a TP-330FW,
however, only one device can be active at a time
There is no need to install the Kramer PT-1FW DV Line Protector on the
STP/UTP as the TP-330FW already contains built-in line protection
You can connect devices with 1394b (FireWire 800) bilingual interfaces at
speeds of up to 400Mbps. The FireWire cable used must have a bilingual
connector on one side and a 1394a 6-pin connector on the other side
6 Wiring the TP LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 2
and Figure 3 define the TP RJ-45 wiring that is different to the standard
EIA/TIA 568B wiring. When using STP cable, connect/solder the cable shield to
the RJ-45 connector shield.
Table 2: Twisted Pair Cable Wiring
PIN Wire Color PIN
1 Green/White 7
2 Green 8
3 Orange/White 3
4 Blue 4
5 Blue/White 5
6 Orange 6
7 Brown/White 1
8 Brown 2
36
7
81 2
5
4
1
4
5 7
8632
Figure 3: UTP Connector
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Technical Specifications
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7 Technical Specifications
Table 3 lists the technical specifications of the TP-330FW.
Table 3: Technical Specifications
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PORTS:
of the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub
2 FireWire ports on 6-circuit FireWire 400 connectors
1 STP/UTP port on an RJ-45 connector
TRANSFER RATE: 400Mbps
IEEE-1394 STANDARDS: IEEE 1394a-2000, IEEE 1394-1995 @ up to 400Mpbs
ESD LINE PROTECTION: IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air), 8kV (contact), IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12A (8/20us),
and IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 60mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.9cm x 2.4cm (4.7" x 2.7" x 0.9") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.4kg (0.9lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: info@kramerel.com
P/N: 2900-000624 REV 2
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com
where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply
before opening/servicing.
Caution
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Kramer TP-330FW User manual

Category
Interface hubs
Type
User manual

Kramer TP-330FW is a FireWire Range Extender/Hub that allows you to extend the standard 13.5ft FireWire range to 262ft with speeds of up to 400Mbps using common, inexpensive TP cable. It supports Plug and Play, hot swapping, isochronous, and asynchronous applications. Ideal for digital video production, editing studios, digital video live broadcasting, PC FireWire port extensions, and long cable drivers. Includes built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

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